News from the NJSBA
Get all the latest news from the NJSBA about the Association, it’s advocacy, people and happenings, as well as statements and press releases about current events.
Capitol Report: NJSBA-Drafted Workers Compensation Bill Advances
Read this week’s Capitol Report for updates on an NJSBA-drafted bill that would align board and lodging in workers’ compensation with the market rate. The report also covers a bill to protect vulnerable adults from abuse and neglect in an institutional setting and...
NJSBA Fall Conference is Monday – Don’t Miss This Special One-Day Virtual Event
Enjoy a CLE extravaganza from the comfort of your warm house on Nov. 24, when the NJSBA will present a slate of timely and cutting-edge programs as part of its Fall Conference. The day promises seminars in a variety of practice areas, with speakers at the top of the...
NJSBA Announces Fellows for 2025-2026 Leadership Academy
The NJSBA is proud to announce a talented class of 14 fellows for the Association’s 2025–2026 Leadership Academy. The fellows represent an accomplished assemblage of attorneys, spanning diverse practice areas in the private and public sectors. Through the academy, the...
New Jersey Attorney Registration Begins Jan. 6, 2026
New Jersey attorneys must complete their annual registration and payment electronically through the Judiciary’s web-based application. Learn more about the process and payment here.
The Deadline is Approaching – Grant Funding for Court Night 2025
NJSBF invites county and affinity bar associations to apply for Court Night funding to honor Law Day and celebrate the role of law in our society. Apply by Dec. 10 here.
NJSBA Women Leaders to Offer Career Advancement Primer
Join the NJSBA Women in the Profession Section on Jan. 27, 2026, for a crash course on how women can take charge of leadership roles in their careers. Don’t miss this roundtable, where the group will explore the power of leadership through collaborative learning and...
Restore Balance in Your Career with the NJSBA – Virtual Workshop Jan. 13
NJSBA Lawyer Well-Being Committee will present a virtual interactive workshop on Jan. 13 about prioritizing hobbies, maintaining balance and reconnecting with purpose in your legal career. All NJSBA members are welcome to attend. Register here. And for more wellness...
Join the NJSBA in the Fight Against Hunger
With the holiday season approaching, there are ample ways NJSBA members can assist food insecure residents in New Jersey. Donate to the Lawyers Feeding New Jersey campaign, with proceeds benefiting Community FoodBank of New Jersey. Danny’s Pantry at the federal...
NJSBA Presents: How to Have Healthy Family and Work Relationships with Less Stress
Join the NJSBA this Wednesday for a free virtual session on the key traits of healthy family and work relationships and managing everyday stress. The program is presented through the NJSBA Member Assistance Program, a free confidential service that offers 24/7 phone,...
Learn Direct and Cross Examination from the Masters with NJICLE
Join NJICLE on Dec. 2 to gain insights from top practitioners in a program focused on preparing direct and cross examinations. This unique, interactive seminar will take you inside the dynamics of the courtroom with a retired Superior Court assignment judge and four...
Capitol Report: Supreme Court Considers Attorney Registration Fee Increase
This week’s Capitol Report covers the state Supreme Court’s proposal for a $27 increase in the annual attorney registration fee. The report also highlights two landlord-tenant bills aimed at strengthening habitability protections for residential tenants and ensuring...
Seeking New Members: NJSBA Corporate Sustainability, Cleantech and Climate Change Special Committee
Monitor ongoing developments in corporate sustainability, including clean and renewable energy initiatives, by joining this Special Committee. To join, fill out the form here and discover the NJSBA’s wide range of Special Committees for every practice area.
Don’t Miss the NJSBA’s Fall Conference – A Special One-Day Virtual Event
Enjoy a CLE extravaganza from the comfort of your warm house on Nov. 24, when the NJSBA will present a slate of timely and cutting-edge programs as part of its Fall Conference. The day promises seminars in a variety of practice areas, with speakers at the top of the...
Seven Tips to Enjoy (Not Dread) Holidays with Your Family
The NJSBA's Member Assistance Program is a free confidential service that offers 24/7 phone, text or mobile access to a mental health professional and a wellness library of more than 25,000 self-help resources. Check out an article from Charles Nechtem Associates, the...
Cast Your Vote – NJSBF Art Show – People’s Choice Award
Vote for your favorite poem, photograph or work of art from 50 creative members from the New Jersey law community. Online voting is open through noon on Dec. 4. Or vote in person at the NJSBF Art Show Opening Reception on Dec. 4 at the New Jersey Law Center. Vote here.